May 2016
Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Fallujah and Severe Shortages of Water and Food
The humanitarian crisis in Fallujah is worsening due to intensified attacks by Iraqi forces against ISIS, trapping nearly fifty thousand civilians without access to basic…
Ali Larijani Assumes Presidency of the Tenth Parliament
Ali Larijani has been elected as the president of Iran's Tenth Parliament, defeating Mostafa Kaveh Kabi. This election follows a series of political maneuvers, including…
What Factor Played a Determining Role in the Selection of Ali Larijani as the Interim Speaker of the 10th Parliament?
A poll was conducted to determine what factors influenced the selection of Ali Larijani as the interim speaker of the 10th parliament, with a significant…
Ali Larijani Temporarily Elected as Speaker of the Tenth Parliament
Ali Larijani has been temporarily elected as the Speaker of Iran's Tenth Parliament, defeating Mohammad Reza Aref. This election is significant as it reflects the…
UN: Syria Prevents Humanitarian Aid to the Besieged
The UN has reported that the Syrian government is obstructing humanitarian aid to over half a million civilians in besieged areas, with only a fraction…
Casualties of the Syrian Civil War Exceed 280,000
The Syrian civil war has resulted in over 280,000 deaths, with significant civilian casualties, including thousands of children and women. The United Nations warns of…
Ali Larijani: Supervisory Oversight Cannot Extend Beyond Elections
Ali Larijani, in his final press conference as Speaker of the 9th Parliament, emphasized that the Guardian Council's oversight should not extend beyond elections, highlighting…
Do you think a potential agreement between reformists and Ali Larijani's presidency of the Islamic Consultative Assembly could strengthen the alliance between them and the conservative supporters of Hassan Rouhani's government in the tenth parliament?
A poll asks whether a potential agreement between reformists and Ali Larijani could solidify their alliance with conservative supporters of Hassan Rouhani's government. The results…
Larijani: The Avalanche of Executions Calls into Question Retribution
Mohammad Javad Larijani criticized the high number of executions in Iran, particularly for drug offenses, suggesting it undermines the principle of retribution. He called for…
Everyone in Iran Talks About Corruption
Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani and Ayatollah Khamenei, have reiterated the need to combat widespread corruption and smuggling during a police conference. Analysts suggest that…
Widespread Fire in Canada 'is Expanding'
A massive fire in Alberta, Canada, has led to the evacuation of 88,000 residents from Fort McMurray as it spreads towards oil projects. The situation…
New European Negotiations on the Illegal Migrant Crisis
European leaders are meeting in Rome to address the rising crisis of illegal migration through the Mediterranean, with concerns that Italy may become a primary…
Sergey Lavrov: Bashar al-Assad is not a close ally of Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Bashar al-Assad is not a close ally of Russia, contrasting him with Turkey's relationship with the U.S. He…
Firoozabadi Calls Opponents of 'Invisible Patrols' 'Promoters of Licentiousness'
The Iranian government is pushing forward with a controversial 'invisible patrol' plan aimed at enforcing moral standards, despite criticism from President Rouhani and others. The…
Ahmad Tavakoli: 170 Judges Dismissed Due to Economic Corruption
Ahmad Tavakoli revealed that 170 judges have been dismissed for economic corruption during Sadegh Larijani's presidency over the judiciary, highlighting systemic corruption within the judiciary.…
The Right-Wing Party 'AfD' Calls for Ban on Minarets and Burqas in Germany
The AfD party in Germany has called for a ban on minarets and burqas, claiming Islam is incompatible with the German constitution. This has sparked…